2019 Camaro: Is It Really as Ugly as People Say?
Everybody hates the “Flow Tie” on the 2019 Camaro. But is the rest of the car really that bad, or are we overreacting?
Reactions to the mid-cycle refresh unveiled on the 2019 Camaro have been, shall we say, a bit negative. While everyone loved the retro styling of the 5th gen model, they also seem to hate what’s happened since. Some call it hideous, while others simply think that GM beat the old car with an ugly stick. Heck, if you don’t believe us, just do a simple internet search for “2019 Camaro ugly.” Go ahead, we’ll wait. Lots of strong opinions, no?
So we weren’t really surprised to see this video from Zander13. The ever-popular YouTuber got the chance to see a 2019 Camaro in person at Camaro Fest, and promptly declared it an epic disaster. “I was really hoping that when I saw this in person, it would change my mind,” he says. “But unfortunately, it just makes it worse. There’s no way that I would ever get used to that right in the center of the bumper. That, to me, kills the entire look of the car.”
He’s referring to, of course, the “Flow Tie” that everyone seems to hate. But move on from there, and is the rest really that bad? The functional hood scoop is a nice touch. And our host points out that the rear bumper “looks sharp” and much better in person than photos. The rear diffuser is a nice styling touch as well. The taillights, polarizing for many, are also starting to grow on folks a little.
So if the grille is really the worst part about the 2019 Camaro, we’re OK with that. Mostly because you know there will be plenty of easy aftermarket solutions for that. Otherwise, color and wheels options look on point, as does the rest of the car. So maybe we’re overreacting to this just a tad? Nah, the internet would never do that!
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